Gap and RED Launch Collection of Utility Jackets Designed by Street Artists

The Olek Jacket from the GAP Red Collaboration has sold out.

Gap  has launched a very good looking collection of  Utility Jackets , in, partnership with RED, that are selling out very quickly.  If you haven’t looked at Gap in a while (like me) you’ll be surprised at the artistry of these jackets. The designs are part of their RED collaboration and  feature custom designs by six of the most renowned female street artists from around the world.  Even more impressive, 25% of the purchase of this product will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS with (RED). The beautiful jacket by artist Olek (pictured above, is already sold out.)

“We are so grateful to these extraordinary artists for applying their limitless talent to further (RED)’s fight against AIDS,” said Deborah Dugan, (RED) chief executive officer. “This collaboration with Gap is truly unique and can’t fail to capture the imaginations of fashion fans this winter.”

The unisex styles for men and women are online now , coinciding with Giving Tuesday, a day to give back and do good. A portion of proceeds of this collection will be donated to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, adding to the $10 million dollars that Gap has already contributed to the organization over the last 10 years.

The collection includes designs by Shiro, KASHINK, Kelsey Montague, FAITH XLVII and AIKO retailing for $198, as well as a special crochet jacket by Olek retailing for $298 (pictured above.) Designs by Shiro and Kelsey Montague will also be offered in versions for boys and girls for $128.

Olek
Olek is a Polish-born street artist and activist whose preferred medium — crochet — captivates audiences all over the world. Inspired by everything from personal text messages to train travel, she believes that life and art are inseparable.

Shiro
Shiro is an internationally recognized graffiti artist from Japan. She loves music, people, and culture.  Shiro travels by herself and paints walls all over the world.

KASHINK
KASHINK is an internationally recognized street artist and social activist from Paris. Her large-scale murals celebrate the beauty of human diversity.

Kelsey Montague
Kelsey Montague is an international street artist and coloring book author known for intricate pen-and-ink drawings and a thriving social media campaign that transforms her interactive public murals into living works of art.

FAITH XLVII
A prolific, internationally acclaimed South African visual artist, FAITH XLVII is known for her street paintings, which explore the human condition. Her work spans many mediums, from painting and printmaking to video.

AIKO
Since moving from her native Tokyo to NYC in the late 90’s, AIKO has become a well-respected contemporary artist in the international street art scene, where her feminine, Pop Art-inspired graffiti has a global following.

Look for this collection in Gap stores and online.